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This 1971 BMW 2002 is finished in Colorado Orange and powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox. The car was reportedly placed in storage by its second owner in 1987, where it remained until the seller’s purchase in 2012. Subsequent work included a braking system overhaul along with a new headliner and seat upholstery, while modifications consist of an aftermarket downdraft carburetor and ANSA exhaust. This roundie 2002 is offered with a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

The Colorado Orange paintwork is shown up close in several gallery photos below, which show clear coat failure on the hood, roof, and trunk in detail. Rust bubbles have developed in areas around the rear windshield and side windows according to the seller. Additional spots are noted at the bottom of the driver-side fender, rear passenger overhang, and driver’s floor.

Silver painted 13″ steel wheels are equipped with trim rings and mounted with Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires. Exterior trim includes early-sale round tail lights and small chrome bumpers with overriders. Both doors are said to warrant adjustment.

The front and rear seats benefit from new upholstery with contrasting orange stitching, and a new black Alcantara headliner has also been installed. Further additions include an aftermarket steering wheel and a suite of accessory gauges mounted within the center console.

The dash has developed wear and surface cracks as detailed above, and a twist noted in the driver’s seat. The passenger-side door lock cable is disconnected from its handle, and the odometer is no longer operable per the seller. Mileage is shown as just under 34k, with the true total unknown.

Modifications to the 2.0-liter M10 inline-four include a downdraft carburetor topped with a K&N air filter housing, a painted cam cover, and an ANSA exhaust. Maintenance performed over the seller’s ownership reportedly included a braking system overhaul with new components including the master cylinder, and the oil was changed in 2016. A leaky exhaust manifold gasket is noted at the #3 cylinder.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual gearbox, with the third gear synchro exhibiting noise when shifting according to the seller. The car’s underside was reportedly treated by the previous owner with a rust-resistant epoxy and rubber coating, and further photos showing its condition can be seen in the gallery below.

A complete set of 13″ BMW 20-spoke wheels are included in the sale and are shown in detail below. Additional items accompanying the sale include the wooden trunk floor boards, spare, and jack.